Different types of salmon can offer varying opportunities to fish in different ways. Chum salmon is one of the types of salmon you can fish in North America, and you can find it on the Pacific coast. They have the largest natural range of any Pacific salmon, so they can be found in a large number ...

Atlantic salmon might only be the third-largest of the salmon species, but they can still grow to be up to a meter long. These fish are often fished using fly fishing methods, and Atlantic salmon fly fishing is popular for everything from sports to vacations. What Is an Atlantic Salmon? The ...

Fishing for chain pickerel is a fantastic choice if you want to go freshwater fishing in rivers and lakes. This member of the pike family is a popular fish for anglers in North America, with a flexible range of lures and baits to choose from to perfect your technique. What Is a Chain Pickerel? A ...

Muskellunge Fish, or ‘Muskies’, are considered the tigers of the sea, especially across Wisconsin. Here, we look at what makes them tick, and how keen anglers can tame these beasts at last. What is a Muskellunge Fish? The largest member of the esox fish genus alongside species such as Pike and ...

You probably know that it’s also called the mudfish, mud pike, dogfish, griddle, Grinnell, swamp trout, and choupique. However, there’s so much more to know about the bowfin fish before taking your next fishing adventure. Let’s dive in. What is a Bowfin Fish? Scientifically called the Amia calva, ...

Do you want to find out more about the Walleye Fish? Read on to find out more.  What is a Walleye Fish? The walleye fish - which also goes by the name of yellow pickerel and yellow pike - is a species of freshwater perciform fish with a range spanning much of Canada and the northern US.  Also ...

If you’re looking to find out more about Northern Pike Fish, you’re in the right place. Here, we run through everything you need to know about the fish itself, where to go looking for it, plus some tips and tricks for using the right lures.  What is a Northern Pike Fish? Northern pike - Latin ...

It's often confused with its cousin, the walleye fish, but the sauger fish has its distinct features. Here’s all you need to know about the species, as well as fishing and eating it. What is a Sauger Fish?  The Sauger fish is a freshwater perciform fish that is scientifically known as the Sander ...

Prior to its reclassification in 1980, the bull trout was known as the Dolly Varden. But what else should you know about this fascinating species? Let’s find out. What is a Bull Trout? The bull trout, officially known as the Salvelinus Confluentus, is a char of the Salmonidae. While it has only ...

The steelhead trout almost suffered extinction in the 1940s as a result of human disruptions to the river systems. Dam blocking, urbanized landscapes, and re-routing of water bodies have dramatically reduced the steelhead population. The population decline is alarming, But thankfully, native ...